WHAT a splendid fight back! Three goals in the last 21 minutes and it could have been more.

Never has the new spirit so evident in the squad been demonstrated so clearly. With only one defeat in 11 games and undefeated in seven matches, Forest Green are much more than the pride of the Cotswolds, they are surely the kings!

There are of course still rough edges. Manager Ady is well aware that for the first hour against Lincoln we were second best and that three goals were conceded. He stated quite clearly Monday morning would be the time to deal with that. Saturday was a time for enjoying a fine game.

All of us were surely lifted by what we saw. We were all reminded of why we watch football. Excitement the unexpected, courage, character, skill and determination – all were there. No Rovers' fan could have been anything other than truly elated.

James Norwood was the key. He has so much talent – two good feet, as well as being a good header of the ball and blessed with electric pace there is no limit to what he can achieve in the game.

I think he is at his best raiding from the right, but I am not sure James agrees, preferring to be a centre forward, but wherever he plays he is a true match winner. Captain of England 'C' and a major figure in non-league football, James should be proud of his achievements in the game so far and determined to build on them. It is going to be exciting watching him do so, as it is seeing our team develop.

There are still rough edges however, the major ones being in attack. The signing of the three musketeers, Klovis, Sincs and Wedge, have made such a difference to midfield and the number of fine defenders we have mean those areas are more than adequately covered, but there is a weakness in our attacking play.

Basically whichever battleship leads the forwards they need to be accompanied by a fast frigate. I am doubtful if Christian Jolley will be the answer as he is not the player of two years ago. We saw on Saturday that Luke Rodgers has not the current form to deserve a place and it is tempting to move James Norwood forward. Persevere with Kurtis Guthrie would be my solution.

We have learned much about the manager this month. Some of his critics were complaining about players being "frozen out" and preference being given to "his players".

This nonsense was never the case as recent selections have proved. If you are good enough you play – whoever you are. A first team place has to be earned, and with good players competing for each position difficult choices have to be made and will be. Ady is not a man to dodge an issue.

One question is when will Chris Stokes return? If he does, what will happen to Marcus Kelly? He does not deserve to be omitted and with Elliott Frear offering pace and flair down the left side of midfield Chris may have to wait.

Simon Clist is fondly remembered at FGR for his cultured midfield play but in the 2004-5 season he played over 40 games at left- back in the Barnet promotion-winning side. Will Marcus do the same? He is a fine left-sided player and wherever he plays he will not let us down.

I enjoyed the day and the off the pitch stuff was great. The world's first vegan football match was handed a glowing endorsement from Sir Paul McCartney and daughter Stella.

However, it was a shame the FA Cup trophy was paraded around the ground at the same time when Joycie's pitch interview with vegan footballer Neil Robinson took place.

Now to look forward. We have had a fine October and are still in the FA Cup. The recent form of the team has shown that the play-offs are a realistic prospect and so is an FA Cup run.

We have the strength in the squad to achieve both but the league must take priority. It is more and more obvious that moving to Division Two and perhaps further is the only way this club can become sustainable. To remain in mid table mediocrity is not an option.

Author Tim Barnard could be bringing out another edition of his book three seasons from now with an exciting appendix entitled "Ady Pennock, the promotion years". Perhaps this is just a dream but at this time of the season why not dream?

I close by mentioning the unsung hero of Saturday – the referee. He had a splendid approach to time wasting (a) he stopped it (b) he added appropriate time on. It was in those seconds we equalised.